the flattened body carved in low relief to either side with a peony medallion, carved in high relief around the foot with rockwork on which perch two large phoenix, the stone of pale whitish-celadon tone

2015年購自倫敦

The moonflask is in overall good condition with the exception of a small bruise on the body of the phoenix and another on the area above its head, both on the backside of the flask. There are minor nicks to the extremities. The carving is slightly more celadon in colour than illustrated in the catalogue.
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